Former officer Manuel Ramos was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. A second former Fullerton officer, Jay Cicinelli, was charged with involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force.

Both were found not guilty on all charges.

Manuel Ramos, right, and Jay Patrick Cicinelli appear at their arraignment in September.

"These peace officers were doing their job. They had no malice in their heart," said John Barnett, an attorney for Ramos.

When asked about the video, he said it's "not the entire case."

In closing arguments, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas told jurors that Ramos bore responsibility for Thomas's death because he issued a threat to the uncooperative homeless man. Ramos can be seen on the surveillance video putting on gloves and shaking his fist in Thomas' face.